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The Bank Job: Black Bank Hike (25+/-km @5km/h) (4/21/2013)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

10th Sideroad & Centre Road, Whitfield, ON (Bruce Trail's Dufferin Hi-Land Section)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 21 2013 7:20 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Apr 21 2013 12:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

9 hrs (including driving)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Justin H
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The terrain is hilly. Length of hike is 24+/- km for drivers (or very tired passengers), 26.1 km for passengers, pace 5 km/h. Maps 20/21

This hike is suitable for strong intermediate or advanced hikers.Hikers coming on this event are expected to have, preferably, D5 level experience, or minimally, D4 level experience on the hike leader's events. Participants should have previous experience on 20+ km hikes, and must be able to hike at a continuous pace of 5 km/h.. If you don't have a history with the TOC, please include some comments in the notes about your hiking experience.

We will meet at km 34.1, map 20, north end of Kilgorie Hill, and leave one car here. We will then shuttle to km 55.3, map 21, at the cemetery parking lot, and hike back through the pretty Black Bank Hill area back to the car left behind. Drivers will return to the start to pick up the cars while passengers will continue for on for another 3.4 kilometres. Drivers will park the cars at the end of the hike and then hike back to meet the passengers at which point the group will return to the cars.

Those willing to drive and regular D5 hikers will be given preference on the waiting list

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch
Snacks
2-3 litres water
Active, weather appropriate layered clothing (Jeans are not recommended to hike in)
Extra pairs of dry socks
Change of foot wear for after the event (your carpool driver will thank you for this!)
Enthusiasm!

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Whistle
Hat and sunglasses
Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

238Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $61.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, April 30, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!